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Is China’s FH-97A drone truly a next-generation combat asset—or just a high-profile prototype with unproven capabilities? In this in-depth analysis, we explore the latest developments as of July 31, 2025, around the FH-97A loyal wingman drone. First revealed at the 2022 Zhuhai Airshow, the FH-97A has been widely promoted as a future AI-powered, stealth-capable, multi-role drone that can fly alongside advanced fighter aircraft like the J-20. However, open-source intelligence and expert reviews suggest the platform may still be in early development and largely conceptual.

This video examines available facts, technological gaps, lack of flight evidence, and the broader strategic context behind the FH-97A. Is this platform a serious leap forward—or part of a narrative shaping effort designed for public perception and geopolitical messaging?

We cover:

The drone's origins and design concept

Claimed mission roles: electronic warfare, swarm control, and decoy use

Absence of confirmed flight tests or operational deployment

Satellite imagery and mockups seen in 2025

Criticism from defense analysts on the maturity of the platform

Possible overreliance on visual design over proven systems

Real-time comparisons to international UCAV development timelines


📌 Sources and References (All open-source):

The War Zone / The Drive

South China Morning Post

Aviation Week

Interesting Engineering

The Defense Post

Financial Times

Wikipedia – FH-97A


Stay tuned as we continue to monitor this platform’s evolution and separate strategic reality from media projection.

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